It's pantomime season again. Ohhh, yes it is! A few days ago, we went to The Nativity Panto performed by Charles Court Opera. I'm not going to write a review, other than to say it was excellent fun with superb singing. If you have the chance, book yourself tickets—the panto runs until 11 January. Be … Continue reading Very short stories #14
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Dracula – the play
Today we attended Bram Stoker's Dracula performed by the Studio Theatre Club, an amateur dramatics club based in Oxfordshire. This play is an adaptation by Stephen Briggs, and I believe this week is the show's first run. (Unfortunately the final performance is on as I write this review, so no chance of last-minute seats). As … Continue reading Dracula – the play
Hack and stories
Those of you who know me will be aware I tend to get distracted by trivial issues (meticulous and details-orientated, that's me). True to form, I have an ongoing irritation about buying black binbags: they're not the right size, or they tear, or they're awkward to tie... Of course, the obvious solution is to try … Continue reading Hack and stories
Very short stories #13
This month's writing has been predominantly work-related: putting together a book proposal, plus drafting, submitting and revising a selection of academic manuscripts (and learning how to use colons properly). Fiction-wise, I'm working on a new steampunk project which is heavier on the gadgetry than the A Quiet Rebellion stories, but without the paranormal powers. There's … Continue reading Very short stories #13
